Johnny Marshall Kennedy, 59, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home.

The third of four children and loving son of Johnnie Ray and Margaret Kennedy, entered this life on, June 21, 1963, in Rose Hill, NC.

Johnny and his family grew up in Duplin County.

After his time in the United States Navy, where he served as a Tactical Communications Operator, the family moved to where he later married Lorrie Anne Kennedy.

He worked at Moen, Inc in Kinston, NC as a Maintenance Tech.

He married Lorrie Ann Mobley on May 20, 2006 at Spirit of Life UPC in Kinston, NC.

Over the past ten years he attended Richlands UPC and Pathway Church where he loved sharing the Word of God and praying for people's needs.

Johnny was an avid hunter and a long range weapons expert. He loved gun building and ammo reloading.

Johnny was a rock. He was one of the most transparent souls you would ever meet. You knew where he stood.

A LOVING FAMILY:

Johnny will be missed by his loving wife, Lorrie Ann Kennedy of Pink Hill, NC.

He was preceded in death - by his father - Johnnie Ray Kennedy, sisters - Deborah Scott and Mira Jo Minton.

Johnny is survived by his Mother - Margaret Kennedy of Pink Hill, NC and his sister - Rebecca Jones and Husband Dell of Beautancus, NC.

He is also survived by his loving children; Ronnie Kennedy and wife Ashley of Des Moines, Iowa, Jesse Kennedy of Pink Hill, NC, Blaze Kennedy of Pink Hill, NC, Alishia Merrithew & Husband Jason of Jacksonville, NC, Derek Irvin & Daughter Maddison, Michael Schneider & Wife Randi of Upper Marlboro, MD and Nathan Kennedy of Auburn, NY and many loving grand children, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE:

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 16, 2022 at 2:00PM, by Pastor Matthew Drake and Pastor Brent Watts, at the Richlands United Pentecostal Church at 747 Apostolic Way, Richlands, NC.

An interment will follow at the Jones Family Cemetery at 2244 Mary Tate Road, Pink Hill NC.

Family and friends will be welcomed back to the Kennedy Home on Lester Houston Road once again for food and fellowship following until 6:00PM.

VISITATION:

Friends may call Thursday, March 16th, from 1:00PM, until shortly before the time of the funeral.

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Kennedy family.